Language ideologies and Cherokee revitalization

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizette Peter
Keyword(s):  
Language Ideologies ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Cherokee Nation ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes ◽  
School Stakeholders

Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma has enacted a revitalization plan to promote Cherokee language in a variety of settings, and many tribal citizens have begun to confront how language factors into their identities as Cherokees. In particular, Tsalagi Dideloquasdi, the Cherokee immersion school, has become an important sociolinguistic site for the articulation of deeply seated beliefs and attitudes about issues such as the practicality of the language in contemporary times and who has a legitimate right to learn and speak the language. The purpose of this paper is to elucidate these attitudes and beliefs as well as the ideologies that inform them. Assuming a critical ethnographic stance, I examine the hegemonic discourses and structures that have led to the loss of Cherokee over generations as well as to three ideologies — impracticality, legitimacy, and hope — that influence the current efforts of the immersion school stakeholders.

Comparison of attitudes and beliefs of physical therapists and primary care physicians regarding low back pain management: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ahmed Alhowimel ◽  
Faris Alodibi ◽  
Mazad Alotaibi ◽  
Dalyah Alamam ◽  
Julie Fritz
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Line Contact ◽  
First Line ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Biopsychosocial Approach ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

BACKGROUND: The first-line contact for patients seeking care for low back pain (LBP) can potentially change the disease course. The beliefs and attitudes of healthcare providers (HCPs) can influence LBP management. Although referring patients with LBP to physical therapy is common, the first-line contact for patients with LBP in Saudi Arabia is the primary care physician (PCP). Physical therapy will soon be integrated into primary care; therefore, it is rational to compare physical therapists’ (PTs) beliefs and attitudes regarding LBP with those of PCPs. OBJECTIVE: We compared PCPs’ and PTs’ attitudes and beliefs regarding LBP management. METHODS: We employed a cross-sectional, voluntary response sample research design using the Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (PABS). Participants were PTs and PCPs practicing in Saudi Arabia. RESULTS: In total, 153 participants completed the PABS (111 PTs and 52 PCPs). PCPs demonstrated significantly higher PABS biomedical subscale scores than did the PTs. CONCLUSIONS: HCPs in Saudi Arabia should receive additional training to adopt a biopsychosocial approach to managing LBP. In this study, the HCPs’ treatment recommendations may not correspond with contemporary clinical guidelines. Research to facilitate the implementation of optimal professional education and training to adopt a biopsychosocial approach is an urgent priority.

scholarly journals Attitudes and Beliefs of Eastern European Consumers Towards Animal Welfare

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Tomasevic ◽  
Ivan Bahelka ◽  
Jaroslav Čítek ◽  
Marjeta Čandek-Potokar ◽  
Ilija Djekić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Segmentation Analysis ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Eastern European Countries ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

The aim of this exploratory work, because of the existing bias on the size of the sample and some of the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, was to investigate the Eastern European consumers’ beliefs and attitudes toward animal welfare, to perform a cross-country segmentation analysis and to observe possible differences with their Western European counterparts. For this purpose, a survey was conducted with 5508 consumers from 13 Eastern European countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, North Macedonia, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine) using a questionnaire with nine statements about consumers beliefs regarding animal welfare (aspects of management, ethical issues about animals, and consequences of animal welfare on meat quality and price), one statement about the willingness to pay more for meat produced under better welfare conditions, and four statements regarding attitudes toward animal welfare. Differences between countries were detected for all the statements. Moreover, three clusters of consumers were identified: one with consumers indifferent towards animal welfare; one with consumers concerned about animal welfare, but they believe it is difficult to achieve; and one with consumers concerned about animal welfare, and they believe it is possible to achieve it.

scholarly journals Regional, demographic and national influences on attitudes and beliefs with regard to physical activity, body weight and health in a nationally representative sample in the European Union

1999 ◽  
Vol 2 (1a) ◽  
pp. 87-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Kafatos ◽  
Yannis Manios ◽  
Irini Markatji ◽  
Ismene Giachetti ◽  
Maria Daniel Vaz de Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes ◽  
The Eu

AbstractIntroductionAlthough the benefits of physical activity regarding body-weight gain and health in general are now widely accepted, physical activity levels remain low among citizens in the western world. This could be attributed to certain attitudes and beliefs about physical activity. Identifying and understanding these parameters would be the first step in an attempt to increase the levels of physical activity in populations generally characterized as having a sedentary lifestyle.ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to identify the attitudes and beliefs regarding physical activity, body weight and health in a nationally representative sample in the EU and in particular to explore the demographic and national (cultural) influences on attitudes towards physical activity.DesignIn each member state of the EU, approximately 1000 adults aged 15 years and over, were selected to complete an interviewer-assisted face-to-face questionnaire. Overall, a sample of 15 239 individuals in the EU participated in the study. Subject selection was quota-controlled to ensure samples in each country were nationally representative.ResultsOn a European level wide variations were observed regarding the levels, beliefs and attitudes towards physical activity. More positive beliefs were observed among Finns, while less positive beliefs were observed among southern Europeans. A similar pattern was observed for attitudes, with the Portuguese having the highest percentage feeling that they do not need to be more physically active than they already are. However, most southern Europeans felt that a campaign would encourage them to become more active than they already are. On a demographic level, the youngest, more educated and most physically active subjects had more positive attitudes and beliefs towards physical activity and the health benefits derived from it; while for the overweight, beliefs and attitudes toward physical activity were related primarily to the benefits related to weight control.ConclusionsLower levels of physical activity, an unwillingness to become active among non-participants and confusion regarding the weight gain benefits and general health benefits of exercise were reported more frequently among southern Europeans and older and less educated subjects. The Finns scored highest in all these parameters, possibly due to the programmes implemented and the beliefs and behaviour changes observed in this country during the last few years. The actions taken in Finland and their benefits could be employed appropriately in the other European states.

scholarly journals Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence in a Group of Young Puerto Ricans

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Perez-Jimenez ◽  
Soélix Rodríguez-Medina ◽  
Francisco Rodríguez-León
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Young People ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

In this paper we aim to describe the beliefs and attitudes young people in Puerto Rico have toward intimate partner violence (IPV). Although Puerto Rico has a high rate of IPV, little empirical research has been conducted about the beliefs and attitudes people have regarding this issue. We conducted 20 in-depth qualitative interviews with young men and women. Data was analyzed using the qualitative content analysis approach. Participants expressed that men are more violent than women because of testosterone, machismo, and alcohol and other drug use. Both male and female participants stated that they believe they have the same rights to make decisions. Participants did not express directly stereotypical attitudes and beliefs that justify IPV. However, there remains a desire in some participants to have control over where their partner is and what he or she is doing. Preventive interventions are urgently needed to promote healthier relationships among young people.

scholarly journals 'I feel like a person has a right to use a product to protect themselves…': a qualitative study of the risk–benefit calculus on women's contraceptive use and choice

Sexual Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 262
Author(s):  
Sofía L. Carbone ◽  
Melissa Guillen ◽  
Jaime J. Ramirez ◽  
Sara E. Vargas ◽  
Connie Fei Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Pregnancy Risk ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Health Products ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

Background Reducing pregnancy risk requires a multidimensional approach to sexual and reproductive health product development. The purpose of this analysis is to identify, compare, and contrast women’s pre-use beliefs and attitudes about three different forms of contraceptives: intravaginal rings; spermicide in conjunction with condoms; and oral contraceptive pills – and explore how those attitudes and beliefs, along with actual method-use experience, may affect potential choices in contraceptive method moving forward. The relationship of beliefs and attitudes to their risk–benefit calculations when using these methods was also considered.? Methods: Women used one or more contraceptive methods, each for 3–6 months. Qualitative data from individual in-depth interviews completed after each 3-month use period were analysed using a summary matrix framework. Data were extracted and summarised into themes. Each woman’s experiences were compared among the methods she used; comparisons were also made across participants. Results: The data consist of 33 90–120 min in-depth qualitative interviews from 16 women aged 20–34 years, in which they discussed various elements of their method use experience. One prominent theme was identified: the influence of attitudes and beliefs on the risk–benefit calculus. There were six key elements within the theme: pregnancy prevention; dosing and the potential for user error; side-effects; familiarity; disclosure; and sexual partnerships. Conclusions: Women weighed perceived risks and benefits in their decision-making and, ultimately, their contraception choices. Understanding women’s beliefs and attitudes that contribute to a calculation of risk–benefit can inform the development of sexual and reproductive health products.

Developmental Influences of Attitudes and Beliefs on Adolescents' Smoking

1995 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 399-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Qi Wang ◽  
Eugene C. Fitzhugh ◽  
Joan E. Cowdery ◽  
Joan Trucks
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Status ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Developmental Model ◽  
Systematic Change ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Odds Ratios ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

This study examined developmental influences of beliefs and attitudes on adolescents' smoking. A national sample ( N = 6,900) of adolescents ages 14 to 18 was selected. Data included measures of smoking behavior, beliefs, and attitudes. Although odds ratios show that attitudes and beliefs are predictive of adolescents' smoking status across the ages of 14 to 18 years, no systematic change of the prediction is evident, which contrasts with the psychological developmental model.

scholarly journals Nazi indoctrination and anti-Semitic beliefs in Germany

2015 ◽  
Vol 112 (26) ◽  
pp. 7931-7936 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nico Voigtländer ◽  
Hans-Joachim Voth
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Policy Intervention ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Nazi Regime ◽  
Public Opinions ◽  
Racial Hatred ◽  
Highly Effective ◽  
Anti Jewish ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

Attempts at modifying public opinions, attitudes, and beliefs range from advertising and schooling to “brainwashing.” Their effectiveness is highly controversial. In this paper, we use survey data on anti-Semitic beliefs and attitudes in a representative sample of Germans surveyed in 1996 and 2006 to show that Nazi indoctrination––with its singular focus on fostering racial hatred––was highly effective. Between 1933 and 1945, young Germans were exposed to anti-Semitic ideology in schools, in the (extracurricular) Hitler Youth, and through radio, print, and film. As a result, Germans who grew up under the Nazi regime are much more anti-Semitic than those born before or after that period: the share of committed anti-Semites, who answer a host of questions about attitudes toward Jews in an extreme fashion, is 2–3 times higher than in the population as a whole. Results also hold for average beliefs, and not just the share of extremists; average views of Jews are much more negative among those born in the 1920s and 1930s. Nazi indoctrination was most effective where it could tap into preexisting prejudices; those born in districts that supported anti-Semitic parties before 1914 show the greatest increases in anti-Jewish attitudes. These findings demonstrate the extent to which beliefs can be modified through policy intervention. We also identify parameters amplifying the effectiveness of such measures, such as preexisting prejudices.

Adolescent Attitudes and Beliefs toward Aging and the Elderly

1986 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth J. Doka
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Oral History ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Attitudes Toward Aging ◽  
Adolescent Attitudes ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

This article reports the results of an oral history project that used adolescents to interview elderly informants. The adolescents had considerable misinformation about aging and anxiety about the later stages of the life cycle. They also had negative stereotypes toward the elderly. The adolescents who participated in the project expressed enthusiasm for the project and admiration for the elderly they interviewed. However, participation in the project did not significantly impact upon beliefs and attitudes toward aging or the elderly. Factors that might account for these results, and implications of these results, are discussed.

Oral Health Practices, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Fijians

2003 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-197
Author(s):  
Karen Studer ◽  
Naomi N. Modeste
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Oral Health Practices ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This descriptive study identifies oral health practices, attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs about dental care among Fijians living in Vanua Levu. Using convenience sampling, people attending a free community dental clinic volunteered to complete a structured questionnaire. Oral health practices, knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about dental care, identified included: more females (95%) than males (88%) practiced brushing their teeth after every meal; the majority (83%) had problems with their teeth and 56% were missing one to five teeth; and knowledge about dental health was higher in females than males. This study supports the need for ongoing education in dental care and will be used for planning future interventions in health education and prevention of caries and other preventable dental problems in this population.

Nurses' beliefs and attitudes toward visiting in adult critical care settings

1993 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 238-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
KT Kirchhoff ◽  
E Pugh ◽  
RM Calame ◽  
N Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

OBJECTIVE: To assess the beliefs and attitudes of critical care nurses about the effects of visiting on patients, staff and family. DESIGN: Both interviews and questionnaires were used to gather data on nurses' attitudes and beliefs about visiting and open visiting according to the format of Ajzen and Fishbein's Theory of Reasoned Action. SETTING: Five Utah intensive care units and three Ohio intensive care units. SAMPLE: Critical care nurses in Utah (N = 29) and Ohio (N = 41) were interviewed to assess their beliefs about the effects of visiting on patients, families, nurses and nursing care delivery. RESULTS: Nurses believed the consequence of visiting was more positive for the patient from a psychological perspective than from a physiological perspective but that the effects might differ depending on the patient, the visitor and the circumstances. They believed that visiting had negative consequences for families, because they became exhausted, and that visiting was disruptive for nursing care delivery. Their attitudes about effects of visiting on nursing staff were consistently more negative than were attitudes about the effects on the patient and the family. CONCLUSION: To provide an optimal situation for visiting, its negative consequences must be minimized and nurses' attitudes and beliefs about visiting must be assessed and addressed.

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